Why in the world can I not use *.*
in Windows 7 search? All I want to do is return all the files in all the sub-directories in one location so I can sort by dimensions. Any one know how to return all files in a Windows search?
2 Answers
Try searching for ~* in the directory that you want to search.
The Tilde (~) lets you use the old DOS search syntax. The asterisk (*) means "return everything".
You could also use type:NOT"file folder" which would exclude the listing of all the folders but show all files.
Some sources for advanced query syntax:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb266512%28v=vs.85%29.aspx
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa965711%28v=vs.85%29.aspx
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/desktopsearch/technicalresources/advquery.mspx
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@perlox Hi perlox. Glad I could help! Please mark the answer with a check mark to indicate that your question has been answered.– James TJan 16, 2011 at 4:25
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I'm pretty sure just a !
will return everything in a given folder you're searching from.
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Not sure what you're looking for, but I assure you that I tested (and researched to confirm) before posting the answer. Shall I provide screenshots? Is there an issue you've found with this approach?– rainabbaApr 14, 2017 at 23:45